Database Administrator
As part of Flintridge Preparatory School’s External Affairs Office, the Advancement Database Administrator is a key member of a dedicated team engaged in the advancement efforts of Flintridge Prep through traditional fundraising, communications, special events, alumni and parent engagement.
The Database Administrator will ensure that industry best practices for gift recording and processes are followed. This position requires keen attention to detail, the ability to maintain professional discretion and confidentiality. In addition, the following are critical job functions: the ability to accurately update and maintain gift records; reconcile gift accounting reports; generate general data and mailing lists, including gift data and donor lists for the school’s Annual Report; and prepare fundraising status reports. Experience with pivot tables and writing Crystal Reports is preferable. This position is responsible for overseeing the school’s Raisers Edge (RE) database. Additional database responsibilities include overseeing the RE prospect management and ResearchPoint modules, providing back-up support for online engagement tools (currently iModules), online giving platforms (currently MobileCause) and auction software (currently BidPal). This person will work closely with the school’s IT personnel, Admissions and Finance offices to ensure proper integration of data between multiple Blackbaud products (Education Edge, Finance Edge, etc.). In addition the position will ensure training is provided to colleagues for simple queries, list needs, etc.
The Database Administrator will have an affinity for data management, financial systems, and technology matched with an inquisitive disposition; be willing to work in a fast-paced office and pitch in when needed; be able to manage simultaneous priorities effectively; possess exceptional judgment and integrity; be a strategic database thinker capable of developing and implementing policies and procedures related to gift entry and gift reports. 3+ years of Raisers Edge experience is required as well as experience with security rights administration in Raisers Edge.